Is an artist's best work always their most popular? In the early 70's, one of the most important artists our time took a bold step forward creatively with a work that is still debated today amongst music listeners. In this episode, SB & tREBLEFREE break down Aretha Franklin's widely overlooked, Quincy Jones assisted, 1973 classic album Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky). Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.

Once in a while, an artist comes along who not only captures our ears but stirs the soul. A young church boy from the South made his way up to New York to pursue his dream. Along the way, he and changed music forever and became an icon. On this episode, SB and tREBLEFREE examine the career and celebrate the life of the one and only Michael Eugene Archer, better known to the world as D'Angelo. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.

SB & tREBLEFREE have a conversation with I, Ced - a producer, musician and vocalist that hails from St. Louis. Ced made his debut in 2008 with "Love...Meaning", a single featuring vocalist/songwriter Coultrain - a frequent collaborator and fellow St. Louis native. From there, Ced set up shop in Los Angeles, but his career has taken him around the world. Along the way, his story has included a cast of many characters such as Black Spade, Om'Mas Keith and Shafiq Husayn from Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Dam-Funk, Thundercat, Leon Sylvers, Jimetta Rose, J_Rocc, Erik Rico, and the reclusive genius Shuggie Otis. Chill with ya boys as we rap a taste with Ced and let this fascinating story unfold.